golden

adjective

ˈgōl-dən How to pronounce golden (audio)
Definition of goldennext
1
as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it

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2
as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall

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3
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically the golden age of industrialization

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4
as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color a golden Labrador

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5
as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome that new job is a golden opportunity

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Recent Examples of golden Sweeney’s long golden blonde hair was styled down in shiny waves with a middle part. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Who knows whether last season was the start of a golden era for the Commodores or the end of one. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 July 2026 United Arab Emirates Many golden visas necessitate proof of out-of-country employment, whether a full-time gig or contract with an employer based elsewhere. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 Start by checking in early enough to get pool time at Bel-Air Backyard, then move inside for golden-hour cocktails at Bel-Air Lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
  1. bright
  2. round
  3. thriving
  4. blond
  5. promising
  6. optimistic
  7. ringing
  8. prosperous
Adjective
  • The resulting cocktail is viscerally refreshing, juicy, and bright, but also deeply flavored and complex.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • The fragrance opens with bright neroli and sunny marigold before settling into warm cedarwood, creating a scent that feels fresh, warm, and effortlessly sophisticated.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • That set the stage for his post-round media availability, where, naturally, he was asked again about the DeChambeau ruling.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of round
Adjective
  • Besides activewear, Beyond Yoga has a thriving outerwear business.
    — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Set on Penobscot Bay in the heart of Midcoast Maine, the vibrant harbor town is best known for its fresh seafood, thriving arts scene, and maritime atmosphere.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of thriving
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  • In a video shared to Instagram on Thursday, July 16, the actress, 47, fluffs her new light blonde locks before making a heart with her hands.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
  • More recently, Chastain went blonde again as she was photographed filming yet another series in May.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
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  • One promising sign is how billionaire investor Warren Buffett is handling his philanthropy.
    — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • Julian Evans-Pritchard, head of China economics at Capital Economics, wrote Wednesday that while growth has long been expected to slow, the recent economic data held some promising signs of stabilizing consumer activity.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of promising
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  • We’d been conditioned to be optimistic and trusting of leadership.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • The optimistic interpretation is that Nolan’s visibility among directors has never been higher, and that his leadership role only strengthens his relationship with the very voters who determine the DGA winner.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
  • About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess.
    — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of ringing
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  • Miguel learns that the boy had been taken by Miguel’s parents and the parents of his friends after their once-prosperous village in Veracruz took a major hit.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Congressional District first and will work to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future for our families, our communities, and our country.
    — Belinda Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
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